WASHINGTON — An investigation is underway in Southeast, D.C. after a man was shot and killed Tuesday night.
A call came into the Metropolitan Police Department at 9:02 p.m. regarding a shooting in the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, SE. At the scene, officers found a man who had been shot. He was not found conscious or breathing.
Police informed WUSA9 early Wednesday that the shooting has now been classified as a homicide.
The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Raymond Leon Ballard, of Southeast, D.C.
The investigation into this shooting is active and ongoing.
Officers say they are on the lookout for a blue Infiniti, last seen fleeing the scene, in connection with this shooting.
DC Police is currently offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information that leads to and arrest and conviction. Anyone with information about the case can call 202-727-9099.
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